Overview

Come join the largest beer distributor in the United States and be a part of our Performance Promise where we live out our company’s purpose of connecting customers, consumers and brands every day, everywhere we operate.

At Reyes Beverage Group, we’re proud to be the largest beer distributor in the United States — and distribute a growing number of spirits brands, too. We deliver over 325 million cases annually to over 115,000 retail accounts across the nation.

Chesbay Distributing joined Reyes Beverage Group in 2012 and operates from a 180,520 square foot, state-of-the-art facility located in Chesapeake, Virginia. We proudly sell and distribute a varied portfolio of import and domestic beers including local, regional and national craft beers in Southeastern Virginia, delivering over 5.3 million cases each year to more than 2,835 retailers.

Are you ready to start or propel your beer career with the largest and fastest growing distributor? We represent the best brands in the country including Modelo, Miller Lite, Coors Light, Corona, White Claw, Heineken, Truly, Pacifico, Yuengling, Lagunitas, Blue Moon, and more! We offer competitive pay and benefits, best-in-class training, and advancement opportunities that will turn this job into a career. Tap into your talent by applying today!

Responsibilities

Pay Transparency Statement: The compensation philosophy reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider a number of factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program.

Position Summary:

Our Merchandising Team supports our Sales & Delivery Departments by ensuring our products are up to date, our brands are well represented, and our presence stands out in top retailers nationwide. Merchandisers travel to grocery stores to ensure products are stocked, maintained, displayed, and rotated correctly in accounts along their route. Merchandisers help to maintain our relationships in the market by continuing to develop our supplier brands while providing best in class service. 

• Shift: Full-time, 5:00am – 6:00am start time, weekend availability may be required
• Pay: $19.00 per hour overtime monthly car allowance & mileage reimbursement
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k
• Independent work environment traveling to local stores in your area
• Must have valid driver’s license
• Career advancement opportunities after 6 months of employment 
• Certified Great Place to Work 2023

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Travel to grocery stores and other beverage outlets to ensure proper levels of our product is stocked, maintained, displayed, and rotated correctly in accounts along your route
• Transport product between backroom and display floor with manual equipment, such as pallet jack or hand truck
• Manage backroom by organizing and consolidating product
• Report backstock inventory levels
• Maintain relationships in the market by providing best in class service
• Other projects or duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

• Must be at least 18 years old or meet the minimum state legal age requirements
• Must be able to pass a post-offer background check and drug test
• Must be able to lift products from 25 lbs. to 50 lbs. on a regular basis
• Must have reliable automobile transportation, maintain an acceptable driving record and valid driver's license, and maintain auto insurance coverage at least to the minimum amount specified by the Company and state law

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• 6 months of related experience in high endurance or highly physical activity or role, such as lifting/transferring patients, sports/fitness, farming, construction work, landscaping, etc.
• Experience with a handheld ordering device
• Customer service or beverage industry experience

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the nature of our business in regard to such things as delivery schedules, order inputs, selection, and Department of Transportation Hours of Service, overtime, attendance and punctuality are essential job functions. Should an individual in this classification not be able to adhere to this requirement due to a disability, they should contact their Human Resources department to see what, if any, reasonable accommodation may be made.